Midnight Munchies: 7 Quick and Easy Snack Recipes

It's 2 am. You just got done with work and you're suddenly starving. Luckily for you, we've rounded up 7 recipes sure to satiate your cravings from sunset to sunrise.

3 Minute Chocolate Cake

Prepare to be impressed! Whoever said you can't cook a decadent cake without an oven has probably never had this recipe to success.

Ingredients:
3 tbsp all purpose flour
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
2 tbsp crushed oreo cookies
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp oil / melted butter
2 tbsp milk

Instructions:
1. Mix flour, sugar, coco, baking powder and salt in the mug.
2. Add vanilla, crushed cookies, milk and oil and make the batter.
3. Make sure that your mug is only half full so that the cake has some space to rise and be fluffy.
4. Microwave it for 1 minute on the highest power.

Note: The timing may vary according to your microwave setting and your mug too. So insert a knife or toothpick after 1 minute and if it comes out clean your one minute cake is ready

Chilli Cheese Toast

Bread that's perfectly golden brown, cheese slowly oozing out? a masterpiece, indeed. And this Indian version always feels like a nice warm hug, flavoured with green chilli and aromatic ginger. What's not to love?

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
4 slices of white bread
3-4 tbsp grated cheese
1 green chili, finely chopped
� tsp minced ginger
softened butter (for spreading on the bread)
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Grate the cheese in a bowl, add chopped chilies and ginger. Also add salt and pepper as required, and mix well.
2. Slice the bread into triangular slices, and place on a tray and lightly grill in a pre heated oven at 200 degrees C for 5-6 minutes.
3. Remove and place the bread on a plate. Spread some butter evenly, and then spread the cheese-chili-ginger mixture.
4. Grill again for 10 mins till the cheese melts and the bread slices get golden and crisp. Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.

Stir-Fried Chilli Chicken Got 15 minutes to spare? Here's a quick oriental stir-fried chilli chicken recipe, for when hunger strikes at midnight. In case you're vegetarian, substitute the chicken with some tofu and voila! You're good to go.

Quick Noodles with 'Whatever' Toss up leftover noodles with greens, peanuts. a splash of lime and season to perfection. Throw in some spring onions, sliced mushrooms, peppers, carrots, soya sauce, ginger and garlic chilli paste for added flavour.

Omelette in a Mug

If it seems like a perfect night for breakfast at midnight, whip up an omelette in a mug. (No, seriously!) All you need is two minutes to spare and voila! You've got yourself a perfectly fluffy and cheesy omelette.

Ingredients:
1 egg
2 egg whites
2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp diced green bell pepper
Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
Chopped ham or bacon (optional)
Cooking spray

Directions:
1. Combine egg, egg whites, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, salt, ground pepper in a microwave-safe mug coated with non-stick spray.
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute and give the contents a stir.
3. Return to the microwave and cook until the eggs are completely set, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer. (Note: Time differs from one microwave to the next).
4. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, crispy bacon if desired and dig in!

Garlic and Egg Fried Rice

Flavoured with ginger, garlic, soy, and a handful of red chillies - this fantastic fried recipes is the perfect quick-fix.

Hot Chocolate

Craving something sweet? Make yourself a mug filled with liquid chocolate heaven. Your taste buds are in for a treat, we promise. Because let's face it, there's nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a mug of hot chocolate, whilst curling up in bed in your patterned pajamas. Here's the ultimate recipe:

Ingredients:
2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1-2 tbsp granulated sugar
? cup hot water
a pinch of salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 tsp vanilla essence

Instructions:
1. Combine the cocoa, sugar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
2. Over medium heat, stir constantly until the cocoa and sugar are dissolved.
3. Pour in the milk and heat (but do not boil).
4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla essence. Serve hot.
Note: In case you like it frothy, blend it in the blender.